Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryers - LG TD-V10150G Owner's Manual

Part 5

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection
for your home:
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type14-30R)
Use the instructions in this section if your home has
a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type10-30R)
Use the instructions in this section if your home has
a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.
If this type is available at your home. you will be
connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box
If this type is available at your home. you will be
connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box
Note
• Screw power supply wire to the terminal block.
Colored wire should be connected to same color
screw. Wire color indicated on manual is
connected to the same color screw in block.
Otherwise, excessive current is applied resulting
in damages on product and heating failure.
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4-wire direct
3-wire direct
4-wire connection : Direct wire
Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor
is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and
(4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through
the neutral conductor.
Prepare minimum 5ft(1.52m) of length in order for
dryer to be replaced.
First, peel 5 inches (12.7cm) of covering material from
end. Strip 5 inches of ground wire insulation. After
cutting 1 1 / inch (3.8cm) from 3 other wires peel
2
insulation back 1inch (2.5cm). Make ends of 3 wires a
hook shape.
Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the
screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward)
and pinch the hook together and screw tightly.
1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to center
terminal block screw.
2. Connect red and black wire to the left and right
terminal block screws.
3. Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to external
ground screw and move neutral ground wire of
appliance and connect it to center screw.
4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened.
and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and
power cord is in right position.
Center terminal block
screw (silver)
Neutral grounding
wire (white)
Neutral wire
(white or center wire)
Strain relief
Green wire of power cord
External ground connector